The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council is recruiting a Communications Coordinator. Reporting to the President, the Communications Coordinator will work collaboratively to implement communications strategies that enhance APEC’s impact and promote its activities with its members and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate APEC communications strategies for production and distribution of reports and other materials;
Assist in the marketing of APEC events;
Manage content for the APEC website;
Coordinate social media activities;
Edit publications and provide supporting communications materials;
Plan and prepare media releases and coordinate interviews.

Skills and Experience

Post-secondary degree, with an excellent understanding of Canadian economic policy issues and analysis;
Excellent written skills, with a facility for communicating complex ideas in plain language;
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in developing and implementing marketing and communications plans;
Strong knowledge of website management and social media, plus MS Office programs;
Bilingual (French/English) candidates highly desirable.

APEC offers a competitive salary and related benefits.  Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates should send a detailed resume and covering letter by 25 March 2015 to:

Lise Brooks
Administrator
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
5121 Sackville Street, Suite 500
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1K1
E-mail: lise.brooks@apec-econ.ca